Do Go On
Comedy
About
A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- 550 - NYE '79: Anarchy at the Sydney Opera House
This episode recounts the chaotic 1979 New Year's Eve concert at the Sydney Opera House featuring The Angels. It also provides a history of the band.
- 549 - The Great 'Oil Sniffer' Scandal
This episode of Do Go On discusses "The Great Oil Sniffer Scandal" from the 1970s. It covers a story about two inventors who claimed to have a machine that could find untapped oil from the air, and the French government's multi-billion dol…
- 548 - Pirate Anne Bonny of the Caribbean
This episode of Do Go On discusses Anne Bonny, a female pirate from the golden age of piracy. The podcast is a comedy and history podcast.
- 547 - The Life of Shirley Temple
This episode of Do Go On discusses the life of Shirley Temple, highlighting her career beyond her childhood acting. It covers her later life and achievements.
- 546 - The Dunnes Store Strike, "The Most Dangerous Supermarket Workers In The World"
This episode of Do Go On discusses the 1984 Dunnes Store Strike, where Irish retail workers protested Apartheid by refusing to handle South African goods. The movement grew, pressuring the Irish government and Europe to act.
- 545 - The Farcical Voyage of Russia's Baltic Fleet
This episode of Do Go On discusses the historical events surrounding Russia's Baltic Fleet and its journey during the Japanese-Russo War, which began in 1904. The episode covers the challenges faced by the fleet during its voyage.
- We're touring Canada - On sale now!
Do Go On discusses their upcoming Canadian tour, including dates for shows in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto. Dave and Jess also share some fun facts about Canada.
- 544 - Aimo Koivunen; The Finnish Meth Soldier
This episode of Do Go On focuses on Aimo Koivunen, a Finnish soldier during the Continuation War, who accidentally overdosed on methamphetamine. The episode explores his subsequent wild adventure, recorded live in Auckland.
- 543 - Stephen King
This episode of Do Go On examines the life and cultural impact of bestselling author Stephen King, known for works like "It" and "The Shining." The discussion focuses on what drives "The King of Horror."
- 542 - The Attempted Murder of Susan Kuhnhausen
This episode of Do Go On details the attempted murder of Susan Kuhnhausen in her Portland home in 2006. The podcast recounts her survival story and the events that followed.
- 541 - The Freedom House Ambulance Service
This episode of Do Go On discusses the history of the Freedom House Ambulance Service, focusing on the challenges they faced as early paramedics. The podcast is a comedy/history podcast.
- 540 - The Ni'ihau Incident
This episode discusses the Ni'ihau Incident, which occurred after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor when a Japanese pilot crash-landed on Ni'ihau, a Hawaiian island thought to be uninhabited. The episode explores the island's interesting his…
- 539 - The Piddler on the Roof (and Other Tales of Criminal Mischief)
This episode of Do Go On explores stories of silly criminals, highlighted by a case known as "the piddler on the roof." The discussion, blending comedy and history, was recorded live in Wellington.
- 538 - The Batavia Shipwreck
This episode of the Do Go On podcast recounts the historical events surrounding the Batavia shipwreck, which involved murder, mutiny, and madness. The podcast offers a comedic and historical perspective on the incident.
- 537 - Magic Alex, The Beatles' Electric Guru
This episode of Do Go On explores the story of Alexis Mardas, an inventor who became associated with The Beatles as the head of Apple Electronics in the 1960s. The hosts discuss his proposed inventions and his time working for the band, re…
- 536 - FedEx Flight 705
In this episode, the hosts of Do Go On discuss the events of FedEx Flight 705, which departed Memphis for San Jose on April 7, 1994, and recount the history of the flight.
- 535 - The Hopkinsville Goblins
In this episode of Do Go On, hosts examine the 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville encounter, where a Kentucky family reported an alleged alien attack. This comedy-history podcast explores the historical event and its details.
- 534 - Spain's 2000 Paralympics Scandal
This episode of Do Go On examines the scandal surrounding the Spanish Paralympics intellectually disabled basketball team at the Sydney 2000 Games. The hosts discuss how the team's gold medal win led to a major controversy that impacted th…
- 533 - El Chupacabra
This comedy/history podcast episode explores the legend of El Chupacabra, a mysterious beast linked to the death of sheep in Puerto Rico in 1995. The discussion, recorded live in Sydney, covers the origins and lore surrounding this creatur…
- 532 - Dashcon Failure
This episode of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On explores the story of the 2014 Tumblr convention, Dashcon, which faced significant organizational challenges. The hosts discuss the events surrounding the convention and its reputation.
- 531 - The eBay Stalking Scandal
This episode of Do Go On features guest Kirsty Webeck to discuss the 2019 eBay stalking scandal, detailing the harassment campaign directed at a small company and a critical Twitter user.
- 530 - The War on Christmas
The hosts of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On examine the origins and validity of claims regarding the supposed "war on Christmas," including an analysis of the Winterval Festival in Birmingham. The episode was recorded live at the Oasi…
- 529 - Operation Flagship
In this episode, the hosts discuss the 1985 sting operation known as Operation Flagship, where U.S. Marshals used fake football tickets to lure and arrest individuals with outstanding warrants.
- 528 - A Haunting in Canberra
In this live episode recorded on Halloween 2025, the Do Go On team discusses the reputation of Canberra, Australia, as one of the most haunted cities in the world. The episode features an investigation into three reportedly haunted locatio…
- 527 - Area 51
In this episode of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On, the hosts explore the history and theories surrounding the highly classified United States military facility, Area 51. The discussion covers topics ranging from Bob Lazar to the inter…
- 526 - The Controversial Milgram Experiment
In this episode of Do Go On, guest Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall joins the hosts to discuss and re-examine Stanley Milgram's 1960s social psychology experiments on obedience to authority.
- 525 - The Great Fire of London
This episode of Do Go On provides a historical look at the Great Fire of London from 1666. The hosts discuss the massive event as part of their 2025 listener-voted series.
- 524 - The British Post Office Scandal
This episode of Do Go On discusses the British Post Office scandal, where over 900 subpostmasters were wrongly convicted between 1999 and 2015 due to faulty accounting software. It explores the cover-up and miscarriage of justice that foll…
- 523 - Hidden Figures: NASA's Human Computers
This episode of Do Go On provides an overview of the human computers at NASA, focusing on the three individuals featured in the book Hidden Figures. The hosts explore the history of these mathematicians as part of a listener-voted topic.
- 522 - The Legend of King Arthur
The hosts of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On explore the historical basis of King Arthur and the legends surrounding the Round Table. The discussion examines whether King Arthur was a real person or a mythical figure.
- 521 - The Tiananmen Square Massacre
This episode of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On covers the 1989 student-led protests in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, and the subsequent military action taken to clear the demonstrators. The report examines the events leading up to and du…
- 520 - The Surprisingly Interesting History of Ketchup
The hosts of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On explore the historical origins of ketchup, tracing its development long before the modern era. The episode features a report on the condiment's history, along with various tangents.
- 519 - The 1996 Mount Everest Disaster
In this episode of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On, the hosts discuss the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, an event recognized as one of the worst seasons in the mountain's history. The report, which begins at approximately 08:56, covers t…
- 518 - The Dewey Decimal System
In this episode of Do Go On, Josh Earl explores the history of Melvil Dewey, the creator of the Dewey Decimal System. The discussion covers both his professional invention and the controversies surrounding his life.
- 517 - The History of Frankenstein
This episode explores the life of Mary Shelley and examines the enduring influence of her novel, Frankenstein, on popular culture. The hosts discuss Shelley's history and the origins of her work.
- 516 - Spring-Heeled Jack
This live episode of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On explores the centuries-long mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack, a figure who terrorized 19th-century London. Recorded at The Frog and Bucket, the hosts discuss the various reports and des…
- 515 - The Tenerife Airport Disaster
This episode of the comedy and history podcast Do Go On examines the Tenerife airport disaster. The hosts discuss the event using the Swiss cheese model to explain how a series of unlikely occurrences led to the tragedy.
- 514 - Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino Bombing
This episode explores the 1980 bombing of Harvey's Wagon Wheel Resort and Casino in an extortion plot. The hosts discuss the details of this historic event as part of their comedy-history podcast.
- 513 - The Dismissal, Australia's 1975 Constitutional Crisis
This episode of Do Go On examines the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, focusing on the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. The hosts discuss the key roles played by Whitlam, Governor-General John Kerr, and opposition leader Ma…
- 512 - The Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson
This episode of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On explores the 1926 disappearance of the famous American evangelist and healer Aimee Semple McPherson.
- 511 - The Alien Franchise
Guest Marcel Blanch-de Wilt joins the hosts of Do Go On to discuss the history of the Alien film franchise. The episode covers the evolution of the series from its beginnings to its status as a major cinematic brand.
- 510 - The Pez Bandit
Recorded live in London in November 2024, this episode explores the story of a man who made a significant profit smuggling rare Pez dispensers into the United States. The hosts discuss the history of the candy and the individual's unique a…
- 509 - Olga of Kyiv's Bloody Revenge Tour
In this episode of Do Go On, guest Michelle Brasier joins the hosts to discuss the historical revenge tour of Olga of Kyiv following the death of her husband, Igor, in 945. The discussion explores this Early Middle Ages tale within a comed…
- 508 - The Real Great Escape
In this episode, the hosts are joined by guest Dane Simpson to explore the true history behind the real-life escape attempt depicted in The Great Escape. They discuss the details of the mission, including the use of tunnels and disguises.
- 507 - The Mysterious Kaspar Hauser
This episode of Do Go On examines the story of Kaspar Hauser, a teenage boy who appeared in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1828 with no known background or identity. The podcast explores the subsequent events and questions surrounding his mysterio…
- 506 - Mr. Democracy Manifest and his Succulent Life
This episode of Do Go On examines the life of Jack Karlson, the man famously arrested in 1991 for credit card fraud in a Brisbane Chinese restaurant. The hosts explore the story behind the viral "Democracy Manifest" arrest video.
- 505 - Mexican President Santa Anna and His Crazy Antics
In this episode of the history and comedy podcast Do Go On, the hosts explore the life of Antonio López de Santa Anna, who served as the president of Mexico eleven times. The discussion covers his various antics and career throughout diffe…
- 504 - The Bling Ring
In this episode, the hosts of Do Go On discuss the Bling Ring, a group that stole over $3 million in luxury goods from various Hollywood celebrities between 2008 and 2009. The discussion covers the background of these crimes as part of the…
- 503 - The Jinx Murderer
This episode of the comedy/history podcast Do Go On covers the disappearance of Kathleen McCormack, who was last seen after leaving a party in Connecticut on January 31, 1982. The discussion also touches upon the involvement of Robert Durs…
- 502 - The Beaconsfield Mine Collapse
In this episode, the hosts are joined by Evan Munro-Smith to discuss the 2006 Beaconsfield mine collapse in Tasmania. The discussion covers the two-week rescue effort to reach trapped miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb.